What Is Jay Ryan Doing Now? A Look At His Recent Projects

Jay Ryan is a busy actor! He recently finished starring in the critically acclaimed New Zealand series Go Girls, and appeared in the US series Terra Nova, which was executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Now, he’s starring alongside Kristen Kreuk from Smallville in a hit new CW series, Beauty and the Beast, which began airing in the fall of 2012.

Beauty and the Beast is a modern reimagining of the classic fairy tale. The show follows Catherine Chandler, a detective who is saved from a brutal attack by a mysterious and handsome stranger. Catherine soon discovers that her savior is Vincent Keller, a man who is hiding a dark secret: he’s a beast, a former soldier who was experimented on and given enhanced abilities. Catherine and Vincent must work together to protect each other and fight against those who want to exploit Vincent’s powers. The show was a hit with viewers and critics alike, and was renewed for a second season.